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Texas Mountain Laurel

Sophora secundiflora

Texas Mountain Laurel is a slow-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 10-25ft × 8-15ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect blue and purple blooms in spring. It stands up well to drought.

USDA zones
7-10
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Low
Mature size
10-25ft × 8-15ft
Growth rate
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry
Foliage
Green
Bloom color
Blue, Purple
Bloom season
Spring
Tough against
Drought
Toxic to
People
Native to
Mexico and Southwestern USA

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